Around the Buoy
Around the Buoy is a podcast centered on the lives of people who live, work, and play on the water. Each episode explores personal stories and experiences from those connected to maritime and coastal environments. The show highlights the unique culture and challenges of water-centric communities.
Episodes
Ep. 97: Freediver William Trubridge
Humans have evolved over millions of years to have one overriding goal of staying alive, and the idea of holding one's breath for extremely long periods while diving into the cold and unforgiving depths of the ocean flies directly in the face of that instinct. Somehow Will Trubridge does exactly that. Will is an elite freediver with 18 world records and 6 world championships to his name and he t
Ep. 96: Ryan "Brickman" McNaught & Brickwrecks
Ryan "The Brickman" McNaught, has the job that every seven year old would dream of, building elaborate masterpieces from Lego brick! Starting out in his garage, he has become one of a handful of Lego Certified Professionals and grown his company, Brickman, into a full-time team of designers and builders with multiple exhibitions on display worldwide. He has recreated classic blockbuster movie sce
Ep. 95: The Schooner Bowdoin
Built in 1921 for Arctic exploration, The schooner Bowdoin has been taking explorers, scientists, and students into the high latitudes for more than a century. Throughout her history, the well thought-out design by William Hand Jr. and stout construction by the Hodgdon Yard in Maine provided a safe haven in some of the harshest conditions the earth has to offer. From offshore gales to long winters
Ep.94: Lowell's Boat Shop
Lowell's Boat shop has been located on the banks of the Merrimack River in Amesbury Ma. since 1793 and they are credited as the birthplace of the iconic fishing dory. With over 250,000 constructed over two centuries, the dory played a vital role in America's fishing industry because they were solidly built, inexpensive, could be stacked on deck and most importantly, they could be safely loaded
Ep. 93: Sailing with Erica Lush
Offshore solo sailing has long been dominated by the French, with 65% of the skippers on the starting line of the Vendée Globe flying the tricolors. And in a sport that has been traditionally sailed by men, making inroads as an American woman can be extremely challenging. But these barriers are not going to stop Erica Lush. With countless miles at sea with legends like Tracy Edwards and Liz Wardly
Ep. 92: U-505 & The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
As the Battle of the Atlantic raged on, the German U-boat fleet wreaked havoc on the Allies. Boasting superior technology and extended underwater range, the submarines were crippling the Allies' ability to resupply the front lines throughout Eurpoe. For this reason, the US Navy made it a priority to capture a U-boat so they could get a closer look at these advancements and off the coast of Africa
Ep. 91: The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Ep. 91: The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum Shipwrecks like the Edmund Fitzgerald have long captured our attention. Immortalized by Gordon Lightfoot's 1976 hit, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, has secured a place alongside other famous wrecks like the Titanic and Lusitania. But she represents only one of the estimated 6,000 sunken vessels in the five Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Ep. 90: 76 Days Adrift
76 Days Adrift is a new documentary based on the true story of Steven Callahan as he confronts the insurmountable odds of staying alive long enough to be rescued after his boat sank off the African Coast. The movie has been captivating packed theaters as it tours the United States and we are joined by the films Executive Director, Rob Sennott, to talk about Steven's harrowing tale and what went i
ATB Movie Night: The Hunt for Red October
Join Around the Buoy and Latitude Yacht Brokerage for the screening of The Hunt for Red October at the historic Jane Pickens Theater in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. November 7th, 2024 at 7:30pm More ticket information, visit JanePickens.com
Ep. 89: Lionfish Extermination Corp
The Lionfish is native to the waters of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, but in the 90's they mysteriously started appearing off the coast of Florida. With no natural predator, a veracious appetite and the ability to reproduce at a staggering rate, the Lionfish can now be found as far north as Rhode Island and as far South as Brazil, leaving devastated reefs in their wake. In this episode, w
Ep.88: Team Wickedly Wildcat Tames the R2AK
The Race to Alaska, a 750 mile Cannonball Run up the Canadian coast, is a simple race: survive the unpredictable weather, navigate whirlpools created from 20kt tidal rips, dodge shipping traffic, and lastly avoid being eaten by bears all with no outside support on an engineless boat. What could possibly go wrong? Adam Cove of Team Wickedly Wildcat is fresh off his record-breaking finish in this ye
Ep.87: Restoration of the Schooner L.A. DUNTON
We are very lucky in New England to have an organization like Mystic Seaport and its Henry B. Du Pont Preservation Shipyard, the first shipyard in the nation dedicated to the preservation of historic vessels, both large and small. Join us on this episode of ATB as we talk with Walt Ansel, Director of the Henry B. du Pont Preservation Shipyard, about their ongoing restoration of one of the last rem
Ep.86: Wreck Diving with Eric Takakjian
Wreck diving is a perfect mix of maritime history and ocean exploration and that is why we at ATB are fascinated with the subject. For the past five decades, Eric Takajian has been diving on deepest and most infamous wrecks in the world and at the same time discovering over seventy of history's most notorious lost ships. From German U-Boats to ocean liners, if it sank on the East Coast of the Uni
Ep.85: Sara Stone
The America's Cup has always been about pushing yacht design to the limit and embracing changes to keep the sport relevant for future sailors. But over the past 153 years, the teams have been predominantly filled with male crews with opportunities few and far between for female sailors to compete. In a move to change that, the organizers of the 37th America's Cup have opened the door to the world'
Ep.84: Must Be Nice Lobster
The expression, "Must Be Nice" is often a dig towards someone else's perceived luck or easy road to success. Whoa, you vacationed in Aspen... MUST BE NICE! Today's guest, Sadie Samuels, might single-handedly change that phrase's definition. Starting at the age of 7, Sadie has made her own luck with an unstoppable drive to catch lobsters. Now with a few seasons under her belt and a few traps over t
EP. 83: Shaw & Tenney
Shaw & Tenney has been supplying traditional, heirloom quality oars and paddles since 1858. As the second oldest manufacturer of marine products in the U.S., little has changed over those 165 years. In fact, the company has only been owned by three families until this summer when Neil Gutekunst took the reins. A Marine Corps veteran, Neil is not afraid of getting his hands dirty and we talk to him
EP. 82: Flying Boat Film
With the dawn of the iconic flying boat, Trans-Pacific travel that once measured in weeks by ship could be accomplished in only days. These island-hopping aircraft were passports to worlds that were once only seen in books. Travel is different these days, but there are a handful of dedicated aviators who are keeping that dream alive and their stories are featured in the beautiful film, Flying Boat
EP. 81: Liz Wardley
Liz Wardly has done everything in the world of sailing: World Championships, The Fastnet, Sydney to Hobart and four editions of The Ocean Race. So, what is she doing lining up at the start line of the Atlantic Challenge, the 3000 mile row from The Canary Islands to Antigua? We caught up with Liz in between training rows and prepping for the race to talk about her sailing career and how she is gett
ATB Podcast Update: We're Back!
After a quick summer break, ATB returned to the studio to find our show was removed from Apple Podcasts. A couple frantic weeks later, we're back and better than ever! Listen here for the whole story. In case you missed it, check out our latest episode, Ep. 80: Life on Sweet Day.
EP. 80: Life on Sweet Day
The year 2020 was all about pivoting. Almost overnight, we went from leaving the house for work, school and socializing to working, learning and socializing from home via phone calls and video chats. As the world started to open again, many people took the opportunity to cast off from shore and find a new adventure after being cooped up for so long. Our guests today, Kate & Tim Carney, found thei
Ep. 79: The Cutty Sark: The Last of the Great Tea Clipper Ships
"When can you get it there"? From overnight shipping to delivering goods in the days of sail, anyone who has shipped anything has asked this question. The Cutty Sark was designed for speed, to deliver materials from all over the globe back to London as fast as possible. Built in 1869, she represented the pinnacle of shipbuilding and success on the high seas. In this episode we are joined by the c
Ep 78: Fight Oar Die - Rescue at Sea
Each year, rowers set off from The Canary Islands as a part of the Talisker Atlantic Challenge, a 3000nm race to Antigua. Each team knows that they will be pushed both physically and mentally to the breaking point, but it was inconceivable what was in store for the members of the all-veteran team, Fight Oar Die. Sixteen days in, their boat was flipped in a raging storm and they are forced into the
Ep. 77: All Hands on Deck with Will Sofrin
Will Sofrin is a professional sailor and boat builder who was given the chance to take part in a voyage of a lifetime: sailing the replica of the HMS Rose from Newport, RI through the Panama Canal to San Diego for the filming of Master and Commander. After two decades of reflection, Will has put pen to paper and is sharing the stories and adventures of that epic trip. His memoir: All Hands on Dec
Ep. 76: The Restoration of Coronet
Ep. 76: The Restoration of Coronet With an impeccable racing record, multiple circumnavigations, and an owner's list that reads like a who's who in 19th century yachting; Coronet has been named America's most historic yacht. With her ongoing restoration stalled, new owners Alex and Miles Pincus moved the hull to Mystic where the Seaport's talented shipwrights will give her a new lease on life. Ale
EP. 75: Sleep
From new parents to elite athletes, everyone can benefit from a good night's sleep. But what happens if you are in an environment where it is impossible to be rested yet you must be at your best? This is the situation the sailors of The Ocean Race find themselves; racing on yachts built for speed, not comfort. In this episode we talk with sleep expert Dr. Eliza Van Reen whose company, Circadian P
EP. 74: Sail Cargo
In Ep. 14, we talked to SailCargo about their mission to provide a zero-emission shipping alternative & their plans for a wooden cargo ship named, Cieba. Four years later, the crew is busy finishing Cieba's hull but in order to start delivering products sooner, the company has purchased the 1909 cargo schooner Vega. With fully booked cargo holds, Vega sets sail early in '23 & we are excited to wel
Ep. 73: The Austrian Ocean Race Project
We are about two months away from the start of the 2023 Ocean Race in Alicante Spain and there have been many changes since the last time the fleet visited Newport in 2018. Volvo is no longer a title sponsor, there are four fewer legs, but the biggest change is the addition of a second class of one-design boats. This new class greatly expands the fleet opens the door to a whole host of new teams,
Ep.72: Battleship New Jersey
The Iowa Class Battleships are some of the most powerful ships to sail into battle and represent the end of an era in naval warfare. The USS New Jersey was launched a year after Pearl Harbor and immediately went into battle; playing a role in the largest naval battles ever seen. She continued to serve for nearly five decades before being decommissioned in the early '90's. In this episode, we
Ep. 71: Big C Atlantic Challenge
When Sir Edmund Hilary was asked why he climbed Everest, he famously responded, "Because it's there." These words have fueled explorers and adventures to risk everything to break ground and push human endurance to new heights. Next May, Andrew Bedwell will be setting out to smash a record that has stood for nearly thirty years; crossing the Atlantic in the smallest vessel. We sit down with
Ep. 70: The Mini Transat
Next September, a group of single-handed sailors will leave France for the Caribbean in the Mini Transat, a regatta that celebrates the adventurous sprit of the early Trans-Atlantic races. In a fleet dominated by European skippers, one Mini will be flying the Stars and Stripes, PGN Ocean Racing skippered by our guest Peter Gibbons-Neff. Peter has been sailing in offshore races all his life and as
EP. 69: The Bermuda Race
In 1906, a small fleet of vessels left New York City on their way to Bermuda to prove to the world that an open ocean race in a yacht under 80' could be run safely. Over a century later, a much larger fleet is set to sail toward the start line at the mouth of Narragansett Bay in the 52nd of the Bermuda Race. It stands as one of the most iconic blue water races and we are excited to be talking wit
Ep. 68: The USS Constitution Continues to Make History
Shortly after the Revolutionary War, it was apparent that the United States needed a new Navy to protect its interests overseas. The USS Constitution along with five other warships were built and immediately sailed into battle. After 225 years of service, it's amazing that she can still be making history. This January, CDR Billie Farrell became the first female to take command of the Constitution
Ep. 67: The Clipper Race Restarts
When the world came to a screeching halt in 2020, The Clipper Race fleet pulled into Subic Bay and the race was put on hold after sailing only half the journey. Just over two years later, the teams are back in the Philippines to finish the lap. In this episode we are honored to be talking with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston (yes, that Sir Robin) who is among many things the brainchild behind The Clipper
EP 66: The Single-Handed Sailor
When Dustin Reynolds, also known as The Single-Handed Sailor, pulled into his home port on the Big Island of Hawaii last December, he became the newest member one of the most exclusive maritime clubs, sailing alone around the world. With a membership around 300 sailors, this achievement is made even more remarkable considering that he is a double amputee: the result of a horrific motorcycle accide
EP 65: Chantale Begin and Team Salty Science
Chantale Begin fell in love with the ocean as a teenager on a submersible 800ft below the St. Lawrence Estuary and this passion led her far and wide researching as a marine biologist. No stranger to adventure, she has sailed the world as a teacher for Seamerster and then with her family. With this background, it's no surprise that she jumped at the chance when asked to row the Talisker Whiskey Atl
EP 64: Dean Burke, Tacoma and the Sea
Situated on Puget Sound and only 42 miles from Mt. Rainier, Tacoma, Washington is a beautiful city. But decades of industrial abuse at the turn of the century turned the pristine waters into an EPA Superfund Site. This episode's guest is Dean Burke. Dean is the head of Travel Tacoma and has chronicled the healing of the region's waterways over the past two decades through his stunning photography.
EP 63: Elizabeth Beisel's Block Swim
Elizabeth Beisel achieved athletic notoriety at age of 15 when she became the youngest member of the US Olympic Team in Beijing. She earned two medals in London and served as the swim team's captain in Rio, but in 2020, when her father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Elizabeth decided to do something no woman has done before. In this episode, we talk with Elizabeth about her Block Cancer Sw
EP 62: Capt. Kelli Farwell and Moveable Feast
Wooden boats have long been a Siren song for many, drawing them in with irrational decisions, only to have their dreams dashed on the rocks. When Emmy award-winning actor, Matthew Rhys, purchased one of the few remaining Hemingway boats, he found himself in dire straits and needing help. Thankfully, he reached out to our guest, Capt. Kelli Farwell, who worked along alongside Matthew to complete he
EP 61: The Clagett Regatta
Since 2003, the C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta has hosted many of the best sailors in international competition. To make it even more special, these sailors have had to overcome challenges that few others have had to face. The mission behind this regatta is to provide athletes with disabilities a platform to complete against other adaptive sailors, and provide an opportunity t
EP 60: CDR Abhilash Tomy
Sailing solo around the globe is an exclusive club to be a part of; more people have climbed Everest or traveled into space than completed a lap alone. During the 2018 Golden Globe Race as the fleet was deep into the Southern Ocean, a fast-moving storm wreaked havoc on the competitors, including our guest CDR Abhilash Tomy. A knockdown and dismasting left him injured, immobilized and adrift for th
EP59: Gamecock Sailing
Newport Harbor is a busy place in the summer with fleets of boats ranging from modern go fasters to classic wooden hulls racing around the buoys every afternoon. The Gamecock Sailing team is unique because they can be found racing in not one but all those fleets. Gamecock Sailing, named after the fleets' flagship a 96-year-old Herreshoff R Boat, was founded by Peter McClennen to teach teamwork and
EP 58: The Western Flyer
In 1940 John Steinbeck was at the top of literary world, but fame came with a backlash. His depiction of migrant workers in 'The Grapes of Wrath' labeled him as a communist, and protests were held to burn his books. Wanting to escape, Steinbeck chartered a fishing vessel named Western Flyer for an expedition to Mexico; a trip recounted in his book, 'The Sea of Cortez'. Seventy-five years later, a
EP 57: Building Canoes with Trent Preszler
Living on the North Fork of Long Island, Trent Preszler is a long way from his upbringing on a ranch in South Dakota. The CEO of a local vineyard, Trent never had the time or inclination to be a craftsman until his father's toolbox was passed down to him. Inspired to build a canoe, what follows next is a soul-searching odyssey that includes coming to grips with his past, learning how to build a bo
EP 56 America's Cup Recap with Tucker Thompson
It was a lot a late nights watching Emirates Team New Zealand defend the Auld Mug by defeating Luna Rossa on their home waters of the Hauraki Gulf in the 36th America's Cup, and Tucker Thompson stayed up to watch it all. Tucker is back with us to recap all of the action–from the quick evolution of the AC75 during their time in Auckland, to the match racing clinic put on by both teams during the fi
EP 55: Stealing Russian Subs
Submarines are the silent counterweight in the balance of power. With nuclear weapons and classified materials on board, their secrets would be devastating to a country's national security if they were ever lost. So, in 1968 when a soviet sub disappeared in the Pacific, the CIA recognized the opportunity for an unprecedented intelligence grab. Josh Dean is the author of "The Taking of K-129", the
EP 54: At the Helm of Edson Marine with Adam Cove
Edson Marine made their name by developing the first diaphragm pump used to keep the bilges of commercial fishing fleet dry in 1859. Since then, innovation has been their hallmark, and today they provide hardware that can be found everywhere on a boat-- from stem to stern, and top of the mast, to the bottom of the keel. In this episode, we talk with Edson's CEO, Adam Cove, about his extensive sai
EP 53: Racing Responsibly with 11th Hour
11th Hour Racing promotes healthy oceans by providing financial grants worldwide, but it's one thing to talk the talk and another walk the walk. They are also taking a lead by sponsoring world class programs and demonstrating to other teams how to responsibly run a competitive team. 11th Hour's Managing Director Todd McGuire joins us in this episode to talk about the new IMOCA 60, The Ocean Rac
EP 52: 11th Hour Racing
For too long, our oceans have been used as a trashcan, and it has become too common to see videos of yachts sailing past large clumps of trash in the open ocean. 11th Hour Racing was founded by a group of sailors who are on a mission to team up with the sailing community, the marine industry, and the biggest names in the sport to promote healthy ocean practices. Michelle Carnevale is the direct
EP 51: Saildrone
This summer, when COVID-19 restrictions prevented crewed ships from conducting the yearly Alaskan Pollock survey in the Bering Sea, NOAA called on an unmanned surface vessel from Saildrone to gather data on the population. With long on station times, zero emissions, and specialized onboard sensors, Saildrone is revolutionizing the way we gather data about the world's oceans. In this episode,
EP 50: The Sailing Museum
From the America's Cup, countless World Championships, and The Ocean Race, the world's best sailors have shoved off from the docks here in Newport. When the National Sailing Hall of Fame announced that they were looking for a new home, it only made sense that this history would play a role in Newport's selection. Construction is underway at the historic Armory Building in the 'City by the Sea', bu
EP 49: Shark Research & Fish Sandwiches
Chris Fischer loves fish sandwiches, but he knows that without sharks there are no fish sandwiches. In 2007, Chris founded the shark research group OCEARCH, a progressive organization that has changed the way data is gathered by teaming up the world's best fisherman with leading marine scientists on one ship and making their findings open to the public. Gathering more information in one trip than
EP 48: Leading an Interesting Life
"Lead an interesting life". This was the advice that a young Carol Newman Cronin, hopeful author and sailor, was given when she asked about increasing her odds on achieving her dream of becoming published. Since asking that question, she has given herself plenty to write about. Carol has competed at the highest levels of sailing: representing the country in the Athens Olympic Games, '04 Yn
EP 47: Race to Alaska
The Race to Alaska! A 750-mile Cannonball Run from Port Townsend, WA, up the Inside Passage of the Canadian Coast to Ketchikan, AK has been called the "Iditarod on a Boat", and the only rule is there are no engines allowed. COVID has pushed the start of the 2020 race back until 2021 but that does not mean you have to quit R2AK cold turkey: Race to Alaska – The Movie will be coming to the small
EP 46: Talking America's Cup with Tucker Thompson
From the first race around the Isle of Wight in 1851, the America's Cup has been about pushing the envelope of sailing but few people could have predicted that the sport would evolve to where we are today: a 75 foot 50+ knot foiling monohull. With all these new advancements, it is helpful to have someone there who can educate you on the history of the oldest trophy in international sport but also
EP 45: 7 Seas and 7 Summits
Sara Hastreiter was born and raised landlocked in Wyoming and did not get into sailing until well into her 20's, but she did not let that slow her down. Working on boats in the Caribbean, she took every opportunity to get sea time; from island hopping to trans-Atlantic races, it did not matter, she signed up. With only a few years of sailing under her belt, she was asked to be a member of the al
EP 44: The Flying Nancies
Today, we take trans-Atlantic flight for granted; jump on a plane in the early evening on the East Coast and arrive in London, Paris, or Amsterdam by sunrise. But shortly after the Wright Brothers flew in Kitty Hawk in 1903, sights were set to reach Europe by air, and as the world was mired in World War I, this achievement became even more vital to the success of the Allies. The Navy tasked the C
EP 43: Sperry Masks
Sperry Sails is a family run business that has been providing boaters with the highest quality, hand crafted sails and other canvas products for over 40 years. Throughout their history, adapting has been one of their keys to success. Starting with Dacron sails, a staple for the traditional wooden boat fleet, the sail makers in the loft now use computers to design and cut carbon fiber sails for
EP 42: Jonathan Kabak and the Oliver Hazard Perry
The Oliver Hazard Perry is the first fully rigged ocean going vessel to be built in the United States in over one hundred years and she flies the Rhode Island flag proudly as the state's official tall ship. The Oliver Hazard Perry also is the largest civilian sailing school in the country and we are joined in studio with their new Captain and CEO, Jonathan Kabak. Coming onboard with a ton of
EP 41: 'Hard Water' Sailing
For most of us in the Northeast, sailing is not a year-round sport. But that is not the case with Newport's own James "T" Theiler. T is one of the many sailors of the New England Ice Yacht Association who trade in their shorts and flip flops for long underwear and a helmet when the temps dip below freezing. This, they say, is "hard water" sailing. Fresh off of winning the North American I
ATB EP 40: Recyling Fiberglass Boats, Part 2
For the past fifty years, fiberglass boats have been considered the cheap and minimal maintenance way to own a boat, but with an estimated 120,0000 glass hulls being decommissioned each year, either destroyed by storms or dumped in landfills, we are starting to realize just how long lasting they are. Part 2 of this episode continues our conversation with Evan Ridley of the Rhode Island Marine Tra
EP 40: Recycling Fiberglass Boats with Evan Ridley, Part 1
Part 1 of 2 For the past fifty years, fiberglass boats have been considered the cheap and minimal maintenance way to own a boat, but with an estimated 120,0000 glass hulls being decommissioned each year, either destroyed by storms or dumped in landfills, we are starting to realize just how long lasting they are. This episode's guest, Evan Ridley, is the Director of Environmental Programs at the R
EP 39: Natasha Lambert and Miss Isle
By all accounts, Natasha Lambert is an amazing sailor. By her early 20's she had already sailed across the English Channel and most of the British Isles. What makes her accomplishments even more remarkable is that Natasha was born with the neurological disorder Cerebral Palsy but she is not letting this slow her down. Never shying away from a challenge, Natasha has set her goals way over the
EP 38: Newport Sea Salt
Matt and Tami Mullins have traveled the world during a 20 year career in the US Navy. When they finally landed in Newport, RI, they were surprised to learn that in the Ocean State, there was no locally produced sea salt to help bring out the flavors of freshly caught fish, garden vegetables, or even a chocolate chip cookie! This is their story. Listen in!
EP 30: The Billion Oyster Project
When Henry Hudson sailed into New York Harbor in 1609, he saw one of the most vibrant and diverse ecosystems the world had ever seen, but as the population of the city grew, all of the oyster reefs were consumed and widespread pollution turned the harbor into a dead zone, unable to support any forms of life. This began to turn around in the 70's with the passing of the Clean Water Act but ther
EP 31: Tracy Edwards & the Maiden Factor
Tracy Edwards was the 27-year old ambitious sailor who skippered Maiden, the first all-female crew to race in the 89-90 Whitbread Around the World Race. This spring, the critically acclaimed documentary Maiden was released worldwide, and it recounts the struggles and obstacles that Tracy and the rest of the crew faced leading up to, and during, the sailing's toughest test. The film was direct
EP 33: NOAA Hurricane Hunters
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Hurricane Hunters have the seemingly crazy task of flying directly into one of the most destructive forces known to man. From June to November, these brave pilots are busy flying researchers, scientist and meteorologist into the Atlantic to gather crucial data that will help forecast, track and warn those in harms way. For Epi
EP 35: Capt. James Geil and The Tabor Boy
Since Tabor Academy moved to the head of Sippican Harbor in Marion MA, the school has empowered students to develop their leadership skills onboard their sailing yacht Tabor Boy. The current Tabor Boy, (TBIII) a 1914 North Sea Pilot Schooner, has been under the command of Capt. James Geil since 1987, and for the past three decades he has introduced the joys and responsibilities of being out at
EP 36: Woody's Wild Ride
Tyler and Carter welcome Woody Metzger of First Light Boatworks back into the EPB Studio talk about the latest modification of their award-winning 26' Monomoy, the Pocasset. The crew at First Light completed the build and launched the hull in mid-October, and instead of transporting her to the owner in Florida the traditional way, over the road with a truck and trailer, Woody decided to make t
EP 37: Fight Oar Die & 2019 Atlantic Challenge
The Talisker Atlantic Challenge (https://www.taliskerwhiskyatlanticchallenge.com/) is a 3000 NM ocean rowing race from The Canary Islands to Antigua and it has been called the "World's Toughest Row". Building on their successful finish last year, a new all-veteran Fight Oar Die team will be casting off on December 12th with thirty-four other crews. Skippered by former Submariner Carl Christens
EP 34: Ship's Coy Forge
Last winter, Tyler headed up to New Hampshire on assignment to photograph Med Chandler, owner of Ship's Coy Forge for an upcoming article in WoodenBoat Magazine about blacksmithing traditional caulking irons. Med was introduced to blacksmithing as a 7th grader and spent his early adulthood working on traditional wooden schooners and honing his skills reproducing period authentic iron hardware. I
EP 32: Perry Raso & Matunuck Oyster Bar
Perry Raso grew up digging for little neck clams in Point Judith pond. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island, he opened up the Matunuck Oyster Farm, a small one-acre oyster farm in South Kingston, RI. The farm quickly grew and then in 2009, Perry became a restaurateur as well, renovating a small dilapidated clam shack at the entrance of the Pond into the critically acclaimed Matunu
Captain Ron at Newport's Jane Pickens Theatre!
EP 29: 12M World Championships
For many, the 12 Metres have been synonymous with the America's Cup, but the class goes way deeper than that. Designed in the early 1900s, it was first sailed as a cruiser/racer, but that changed when the New York Yacht Club picked it as the next class to defend for the Cup. From 1956 to 1983, the best of the best in the sailing world came to Newport to compete in the waters of Rhode Island Sound
EP 28: S-Boat 100th Anniversary
The S-Boat is one of Nat. Herreshoff's most iconic designs, and this year, it turns 100! In this episode, we talk with Alan Silken who just finished writing Setting Sail in America, a comprehensive history of the class that includes the origins of the design, and the many fleets here in New England, and even on the other side of the world in Hawaii. (Yes, I said Hawaii!) Then we bring in the Comm
EP 27: Cruising the Alaskan Coast
The David B was built in 1929 and served as a towing vessel for the fishing companies off the coast of Alaska, after being decommissioned in the 1950s she went the route of many wooden boats of that era and was beached and left to rot. Thankfully, Jeffery and Christine Smith came across her and in 1998 they decided to undertake a full restoration that would get her back on the water. Jeffery and
EP 26: Race to Alaska
The Race to Alaska is a 750 mile sprint up the Inside Passage from Port Townsend, WA to Ketchikan AK, and the only rules are that your boat can't have an engine and there can be no outside organized support. Sounds simple right? Wrong! This is a race for the mad! Self-described as the Iditarod on a boat; competitors face the chance of drowning, dodging freighters, being eaten by Grizzly Bears, ins
Join Us for Movie Night on April 16th in Newport!
6:00 – Doors Open 7:00 – Brad Read leads a discussion with returning crew members 7:30 – Movie Around the Buoy is excited to announce our second movie night! On April 16th at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport, RI, we will be screening the 2008 documentary Morning Light! The film chronicles 15 young sailors as they train and compete in the 2007 Transpac race from Los Angles to Honolulu. Among t
EP 25: A Mission to Make More Sailors with Brad Read
Sail Newport has been Rhode Island's public sailing center since its inception in 1983 and it has attracted sailors as young and inexperienced as the kids in their summer Guppy Program to the biggest names in the sport with the 2018 Volvo Ocean Race stopover. Brad Read is the executive director of Sail Newport and he has been instrumental in bringing high profile events like The Ocean Race to Nar
EP 24: Fighting PTSD on the Water
Fight Oar Die with Bryant Knight Getting out of the military is tough enough but with an estimated 1/3 of all deployed soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan suffering from the invisible wounds of war like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury, this transition becomes nearly impossible. Bryant Knight, a retired Army Major and combat veteran, wanted to do something to help out. He is
EP 23: The Newport Frostbiting Fleet
When Newport Harbor empties out in the winter, a group of intrepid dinghy sailors takes the opportunity to hit the water. Every Sunday from October to April, the members of Laser Fleet 413 gather on the beach at Sail Newport to launch their boats for some around the buoys racing. Some call them nuts or crazy and how could you blame them, but as fleet co-captain, Scott Pakenham will tell you, the
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